Head Lifeguard

Under the direction of the Pool Manager and/or Assistant Pool Manager, the Head Lifeguard in the Parks and Recreation Department provides supervision for Lifeguards, monitors activities at pool, and functions as a Lifeguard as needed. The Head Lifeguard may participate in scheduling and assigning Lifeguard duties. While on duty, gives instructions in pool operating procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Closely monitors activities related to the pool area, identifying any safety issues throughout shift. 
• Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed. 
• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Ensures strict adherence to pool rules and water safety guidelines.  
• Responds to emergencies and rescues swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning. 
• Administers first aid in the event of injury and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration, if necessary. 
• Inspects pool facilities, equipment, and water to ensure that they are safe and usable. 
• Assists Certified Pool Operator in testing pool chemicals to assist in maintaining water chemistry. 
• Oversees Lifeguard staff and creates daily Lifeguard rotation schedules.
• Under the direction of the Pool Manager/Assistant Pool Manager conducts swimming lessons, as needed. 
• Document all accidents/incidents in proper form and report to the Pool Manager and or Assistant pool Manager immediately.
• Other related duties as assigned. 

Auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities free of charge, upon request. Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should please contact the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.

Pre-Employment Requirements for All Employees:

• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance
• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Law Education training for municipal employees

• 4 weeks annual vacation for non-union positions. Union positions vary by contract. Please note, police officers are members of the SPEA union. Public Health Nurses are part of Union A (SMEA).
• Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City
• Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna
• Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP)
• Long term disability through Sun Life
• Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual
• Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies
• Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors
• Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health
• Annual cancer screening & wellness release
• Somerville Retirement Pension System
• Tuition reimbursement
• MBTA pass program
• FREE Blue Bikes membership
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)